Colleen Nollman, 88, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.
She was born November 11, 1934, in Centralia, the daughter of Clarence Alfred Potter and Grace Edna (Griffith) Potter.
She married William Dale Nollman on February 14, 1953, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2010.
Colleen is survived by her two sons: Steven Nollman and wife Debi of Belleville and Alan Nollman and wife Pindy of Centralia; her daughter: Tracy Walton and husband Mike of Centralia; five grandchildren: Jessica Nollman and significant other Jerrod Lollis of Phoenix, Arizona, Sara Nollman-Hodge and husband Jay D. of Centralia, Andrew Walton and wife Andrea of Centralia, David Walton and wife Amelia of Lagrange, Kentucky, and Katy Billerbeck and husband Kodi of Rescue, California; nine great-grandchildren: Harrison Dale Lollis, Christian Nollman, Chloe Hodge, Creed Hodge, Deacon Walton, Presley Walton, Olivia Walton, Kaden Walton, and Madelyn Walton; her sister: Katie Meier and husband Ed of Hoffman; brother-in-law: Lee Nollman and wife Joan of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Grace Potter, husband: Dale Nollman, and her sisters and brothers: Austin Beryl, Florence Evelyn, Opal Bernice, Clarence Alfred, Jr., Rhoda Margaret ‘Peggy’, Ermal Edna, Doris Lucille, Frances Eileen, Bobby Jack, twin sister: Lorene.
Colleen graduated from Centralia High School in 1952. She worked at Speigel’s when she married Dale Nollman. In 1976, Colleen went back to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia for 35 years. Colleen was an avid golfer after she retired. She was of the Christian Faith and was a Charter Member of Grace United Fellowship Church in Centralia. Colleen cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.
Funeral Services for Colleen Nollman will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Grace United Fellowship Church in Centralia with Pastor Alan Nollman officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Care and/or New Horizon Christian School and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Nollman Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
